PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Listen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nixon
vs
Listen

183 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conner Listen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listen throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Listen lands with a shot to the body.
Listen misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Listen misses with a takedown attempt - Nixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Listen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Listen throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Listen.
Listen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nixon avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Listen shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense.
Sebastian Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Listen.
Listen tries a head kick but it misses.
Listen throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Listen lands with an overhand left.
Listen shoots in for a double leg but Nixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Listen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Listen looks winded!
Listen throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Listen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Listen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Nixon cracks a nice hook into Listen's ribs.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Listen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Listen scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Listen tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.

Nixon forces Listen back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon misses with a knee strike.

Nixon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Listen uses from the top position.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but Listen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nixon has Listen pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Listen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nixon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Listen, into his guard.

Nixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nixon wanted to stand there but Listen had control of the position.

Listen has an active guard here but Nixon has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Listen is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Listen is looking for a sweep. Nixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nixon is thwarting Listen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conner Listen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Left hook, right uppercut from Listen.
Nixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Listen avoids it really well and circles away.
Listen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Listen lands with a nice combination. Nixon backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conner Listen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Listen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Listen.
Listen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Listen lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nixon. No joy for Listen on that attempt.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Listen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Listen lands a big head kick that sends Nixon tumbling to the mat! Listen takes a step backwards and waves Nixon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nixon is rocked!
Nixon shoots in and drives through. Listen sprawls well.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon ducks into an uppercut from Listen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conner Listen!
Conner Listen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all id like to thank my team at Dissolutin Fighting Championship...Expect more of this..feels great fighting and destroying in my home town.looking forward to moving up the rankings.also thank my team LEGION OF DOOM for the knowledge. now...who wants to give me a nice fat sponsorship so ic'.